Watch Prince Charles take a spin class in vain attempt to induce the birth of his second grandchild

Video: "Maybe he'll come back soon and do a full class"

(ITN)

There are apparently numerous different ways to induce labour, with the Duchess of Cambridge allegedly swimming around the Kensington Palace pool as she - and the rest of the Royalty-obsessed world - await her second child.

There are many more slightly unusual ways to speed up the labour process, although it's uncertain whether the habits of the grandfather have any bearing on the matter.

Still, that didn't stop Prince Charles moving out of his usual Royal comfort zone and hopping on a exercise bike and taking part in a spin class. Was it a move to take the media attention away from the doors of the Lindo Wing or a sign of him wanting the Duchess to hurry up and get him a second grandchild?

The Prince of Wales took part in the gym class while opening a new sports centre at Dumfries House Estate in Cumnock, East Ayrshire. The Prince helped save the estate from closure eight years ago.

The instructor of the spin class told reporters, "I was really surprised because it's a hard class and it's even hard just to get on the bike. Maybe he'll come back soon and do a full class...although I don't think he should wear his suit.

The Duchess of Cambridge is expected in the next few days. Palace officials said she is due in late April.